Limping For Jesus With Pastor Mike Matthews

To be a good Christian, we should do three things. 1.Love God. 2. Love People. 3.Don't be a jerk.In this short message, we look at how Jesus wants us to love others. #jesus #love

Jesus has higher expectations for people with disabilities than religion often offers. Our disability is not our ticket to heaven. Jesus calls disabled people to pick up the cross of discipleship like any other Christian. In today's study, Pastor Mike reminds us that people with disabilities need to trust Christ for salvation and how he gives us a ministry greater than healing.#jesus #church #cerebralpalsy #disability #biblestudy

In our first LFJ Theology video, we breakdown chapter 1 of the 1689 Confession of faith which exalts Scripture as our ultimate authority in matters of faith and our Christian world view. #jesus #christianfaith #confessions #theology

Having a disability is not a free pass to heaven. I do not go to heaven because I have cerebral palsy. I go because I have Jesus.In our first Disciples with Disabilities Bible Study, Pastor Mike, who lives with cerebral palsy, challenges brothers and sisters with disabilities to want more out of the Christian life they are offered. We are not objects of ministry, we are called to serve Jesus in ministry too. The Holy Spirit dwells in the woman in the wheelchair too. Lets go Saints! It's time to be disciples with disabilities. Limping happens. Limp for Jesus! #jesus #disability #cerebralpalsy #christianfaith #biblestudy #pastor #churchonline

Pastor Mike recently became the lead pastor of a small church near Pittsburgh called First Congregational.Last night, he taught on the Trinity. Hope you enjoy this Bible study bonus video. #biblestudy #thetrinity #God #jesus #holyspirit

Pastor Jonathan Stokes takes us through a journey of deepening faith and trust in God through the extreme challenges of having a child with O1.Started in the ministry in 2007 as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Wellsburg. Studied at Bobby Wood School of Christian Studies. I've been in the ministry for 18 years. I am the Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church of Weirton, a medical assistant at WMC.#osteogenesisimperfecta #faith #community

“When are you going to become a real pastor" is something many in youth ministry hear. On the show today, Travis Deans joins me to discuss why student ministry is a calling and not a stepping stone. We discuss how Jesus is using students to advance the gospel in amazing ways. Don't miss this conversation.Travis has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a youth pastor, campus ministry director, and youth network coordinator. Through his role he mentors youth workers, consults for churches, assists youth workers to collaborate through evangelistic outreaches, equips students to share their faith, shares strategy for students to form campus ministries in their schools, and organizes youth ministry conferences. Dare to Share: dare2share.org#jesus #youthministry #students #podcast #pastors #highschool #college

Sarah Conway, the autism ministry director at North Way Christian Community in the Pittsburgh region joins me for this important conversation about how faith and disability can intersect and how we are all called to know, experience, and follow Jesus. We talk how Northway is making inclusion a priority for every part of their ministries and the impact that is having.On Saturday, October 26, North Way is hosting the faith and disability conference for family, caregivers and whoever wants to learn a biblical and more joyful view of disability. Keynote speakers are author and stroke survior, Katherine Wolf and Doug Muetzel, CEO of Wesley family services. Online registration for the conference:https://northway.org/event/faith-and-disability-conference/?id=108948 North Way Christian Community: https://northway.org/ #jesus #christianty #autism #disabilityawareness #podcast #kathrinewolf #cerebralpalsy #ministry #inclusion #pittsburgh #northway

How do we serve God when healing does not happen? Today's episode tackles that by looking at the Apostle Paul's suffering and his perspective on the thorns in our lives. Many churches avoid the doctrine of holy suffering for Jesus, but Scripture does not and calls us to expect it. Get a notebook, a bible, a pen, and highlighter. Come dig into Scripture with Pastor Mike. #jesus #christianty #christianreligion #healing #podcast

Ela, the DisApologist joins us today to discuss her ministry that focuses on sharing and defending the faith with the disability community. We need to look at disability through the lens of Scripture. Join us for this conversation that will help you see that we need to share the gospel with all people.#jesus #christainity #apologetics #theology #disability #podcast

In the aftermath of the assassination attempt of former President Trump, people were saying so much hateful things like wishing he died. Today, we look at Matthew 12:33-37 and why our words always show others what in our hearts. We look at some examples on social media of the hateful rhetoric being posted and how we need to respond as Christians. This episode is not about politics but a call to be kinder to each other. We end the show by reading Allyson Comperatore's words honoring her dad to show how this incident and our words impact real people. #jesus #christainity #donaldtrump #coreycomperatore #podcast

On today's episode we dig deep into Scripture to see what our hope is after we die. We will learn that death is a comma, not a period. We are live and will be taking your questions. We were live on facebook, youtube and tik tok for this episode recording. Scripture Covered-2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10Luke 24:36-431 Corinthians 15:1-50#podcast #jesus #death #hope #bible #death #grief #christianity #Hope #Youtube #preaching #resurrection

We all can feel like we don't add up as Christians. Today's message will encourage us that God has promised to make us more like Jesus. #jesus #podcast #bible #sermon

We can't do this Christian life alone. We need Godly people in our corner. In today's episode, Pastor Mike discusses what kind of friends we need and the kind to avoid. #jesus #podcast #biblestudy

Nathan Daniel Blake is a writer, teacher, and organizer from Wheeling, West Virginia where he helped to seed The Appalachian Order – a diverse national community of new monastics following a spiritual path of wilding, wonder, resistance, and redemption. Join us as we discuss his journey, ministry experience and what churches can do to reach people with the heart of Jesus.

Jesus Lives. This means everything we face is worth it. Even if we cannot see it now, it will all make sense when we see the Lord. We dig into 1 Peter 1:3-9 to see how the resurrection of Jesus should empower us to face difficulties.

There's no glory in easy. We find God's purposes for our lives in the difficulties of life. Don't run from the tough stuff. God will meet you there! We look at 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 to see how God meets us in our weaknesses for his glory. If I had one last truth to preach, this is what I want you to know about Jesus.#christian #ShareThisPost #podcast #sermon #jesus

In today's message, we look at Jesus' greatest commands given to us about loving God and people.#christian #foryou #podcast #sermon #Jesus

In today's message, Pastor Mikes shows us how God uses our trials to advance the gospel. Our key text is Philippians 1:12-30.

We are back with our study in James 1. We look at verses 13 to 15 and why we cannot blame God if we sin. God will not lead us to be tempted but he will give us strength to escape any temptation we face. #jesuschrist #podcasting #biblestudy

Being with Jesus is the Christian's ultimate goal. This needs to be our perspective when we are called to endure trials. Let's dig into God's Word and see our hope. #jesus #god #podcast #biblestudy

Poor or rich. Sick or well. We all will experience pain, suffering and blessing in this life. With humility, we can use it all for God and learn to limp well for Jesus.#Jesus #biblestudy #podcast

We need God's wisdom to count it all joy to face our troubles. He will give us this wisdom if we seek him in our pain.

We learn today how our trials and troubles can be opportunities for great joy. https://patreon.com/user?u=82225776&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink.

Join Pastor Mike in a short Bible study through 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 to see our hope in Jesus. #Jesus #Biblestudy

In this short Bible study episode, we look at Philippians 4:10-13 see how can face any circumstance with Jesus.

Why are people leaving church but holding on to their faith in Jesus?

Charlie Cotherman is the Exective Director of the Center for Rural Ministry. He joins us on today's show to discuss the importance of rural ministry and how they are trying to empower rural pastors and ministries. The newest efforts is to help youth pastors ministering to students in rural contexts through something called Affinity groups. In 2016 Charlie and Aimee moved back to western Pennsylvania with their young family to found Oil City Vineyard Church in Oil City, Pennsylvania. As they sought to put down roots and be good neighbors in the place God had called them, doors began to open for wider influence in an emerging national conversation about rural ministry. One of these open doors was at Grove City College. Since early 2019, Charlie has served on the Project on Rural Ministry team, first as administrative director and then as program director. Throughout this time he has enjoyed having the opportunity to encourage and learn alongside pastors from across the region. Charlie has written widely about pastoral ministry, the rural church, and church history. He is the author of To Think Christianly: A History of L'Abri, Regent College, and the Christian Study Center Movement (IVP Academic) and a contributing co-editor of Sent to Flourish: A Guide to Planting and Multiplying Churches (IVP Academic). The Center for Rural Ministry: https://ruralministry.org/ Affinity Groups For Youth Pastors and Workers: This a twelve month journey of meeting and sharing ministry together. We'll be meeting four times in the coming year on the campus at Grove City College to talk through ministry vision, struggles, resources, issues and strategies. This will be a small group experience, so your in-person presence for our meetings is critical. But, you'll help to set the agenda. It's unlike any other ministry training I'll be doing this year. Here's the link for more info. Check it out ASAP. We're going to try to have our first meeting in late January. https://ruralministry.org/affinitygroups

On today's show, we discuss sex,lust, marriage, doubts and why Christians need to talk about these topics and not avoid them. This was a very fun episode. We hope you enjoy the conversation between Pastor Mike and Sara.#marriage #sex #jesus #doubt

Our online Bible study continues in Psalm 2.,We look at why this psalm is called a royal psalm and why it ultimately points to a better King in Jesus.Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=82225776&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

We talk about pride, dignity, first jobs and the oddest foods in our fridge. We hope you enjoy the first installment of our first Topical Saturdays here on the Limping For Jesus Podcast. Join our patreon to become a virtual producer on the show: https://patreon.com/user?u=82225776&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

We kick off our 2024 Bible study here at Limping For Jesus. We are in Psalms 1 and using the SOAP method to dig deeper into God's Word.S – SCRIPTUREPhysically write out the Bible verseYou'll be amazed at what God will reveal to you when youslow down to write or meditate on what you are readingO – OBSERVATIONWhat do you see in the verses you're reading?Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What is the main lesson or theme?A – APPLICATIONWhen God's Word becomes personalWhat is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my life? Are there any changes I need to make?P – PRAYERPray God's Word back to HimIf He has revealed something to you during this time in HisWord, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life. Take time to thank Him for His goodness in your life.Join our Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=82225776&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

On a special end of the year episode, Pastor Mike is here to talk with you and take your payer requests.

We continue our series in Mark. In verses 21-28, we see Jesus' teaching is different from the teachers of the law because he teaches with a divine authority. This Authority is proven as he cast out a demon from a man showing all creation must obey him. #jesus #hope #podcast

In a special Tuesday episode, Pastor Mike walks us through the life and death of John the Baptist. God was with him from birth to have a special ministry. He was used to get people ready for Jesus. God would use him in amazing ways yet he dies a death that would shock anyone. We will learn tonight that living for God is not promised to be a life free of difficulties but with Christ-centered perspective, its all for God and this is how we can have joy.#christian #podcast #jesuschrist #biblestudy

Pastor Mike kicks off a new series in the gospel of Mark. We cover the first 20 verses and discover the circumstances that John the Baptist and the Son of God faced for the kingdom of God. Following hard after Christ will include seasons of difficulty and wilderness but He is always worth it.#christian #sermon #jesus #podcast

In today's message, Pastor Mike encourages us to trust God when circumstances makes it difficult to understand our life. We all face times that leave us broken and confused. Pastor Mike shares how after a divorce, a few years ago, that left him confused, hurt and not knowing what way to go, God was there writing his story that was unexpected yet joyful and full of hope. If you are hurting and in a chapter of life that does not make sense, do not miss this episode. Texts covered in this message: Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 6:25-34 Topics covered: Trusting God in difficult circumstances, divorce, remarriage, God's provision Our website: www.limpingforjesus.org Our Email: limpingforjesus@gmail.com

When our life faces difficulties, we can tend to think something is wrong with our faith. What do we do when following Jesus is not easy? In today's message, Pastor Mike walks us through Hebrews 11:32-40 to show us that the faithful disciples can face blessing and testing and God acknowledges them as faithful no matter what they faced. This sermon will encourage and challenge you to keep limping for Jesus in your storms.

Have you ever battled thoughts about if Jesus really loves you? What about if you really can be a Christian? Today, we look at Paul's words in 1 Timothy 1:12-16 to see how God used him as an example of His grace to sinners. Like Paul, we can be saved and used for God's kingdom.

In Galatians 4, we learn that a physical condition is why the Apostle Paul first preached the Gospel to the Galatian people. God can use our suffering as opportunities to share the Gospel. Join Pastor Mike as he digs into Scripture to show us how God uses suffering for our glory.

In today's episode, Pastor Mike teaches us what our hope is with the promised return of Christ. He also talks about how we should live because of this hope. While others like to fixate, argue and debate about the circumstances leading up to his return, we are going to cut through all the noise and cling to Scripture's victorious hope that is the Day of the Lord.

Ed cook was born in Cleveland. He now lives in the Phoenix area with his family. He has degrees in Marketing, business and sports ministry. He's married with three children. He works for a medical insurance company as a team lead, and involved with sports ministry at his church. He joins the show to discuss his story of going through a divorce and the hope we have in Christ's love and the gift of remarriage.

Zack Blair is the founding pastor of Hill City Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but more importantly, he is a husband of 17 years to his wife, Lauren, and a father to Noah, Nora, and Judah. Prior to leading a church, Zack spent 15 years helping teenagers and young adults heal from their past and dream toward their future. He joins Pastor Mike to discuss his new book, "The Father Code" and why men need to be intentional to be a connected father. The Father Code:https://www.thefathercodebook.com/ Hill City Church:https://www.hillcitypgh.com/ Limping For Jesus YouTube:https://youtube.com/@LimpingforJesus?si=75kEEGJRgZqwPTSO

In today's episode, Pastor Mike explains how God's comfort to us enables us to help others to trust Him.

Simple faith in Jesus saves us, not outward acts of religion. On today's episode, Pastor Mike shows us from scripture that many need to lose religion to gain Jesus.

Pastor Travis is back with us to discuss sharing our faith and the true meaning of witnessing for Jesus.

From Growing up in a Christian home, turning to atheism and finding Christ in a life-changing battle with leukemia, Steve Wert's testimony is a powerful testimony is a reminder that life can have dark moments, but Jesus is our light. Do not miss this episode of LFJ.

Today's Limping For Jesus show features Joe Burton who shares his powerful testimony of Trusting Christ in recovery from drugs and alcohol. You do not want to miss this episode!

Who did Jesus come to save? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shows us that the poor in spirit and messy are the ones who are called to be his people. They are transformed into his ambassadors of grace to other broken people who need God.

Emily Paige is a comedian,writer, and mom from New Jersey. She joins Pastor Mike to discuss dating after divorce and how we can be good friends to single parents. This is our second episode in our, "Life with Pastor Mike" series where he has conversations with people in and outside church culture about life, faith and everything in-between.

In this weekend's sermon, Pastor Mike shows us how our weaknesses or divine stages for God to display his glory in us.Sharing a story about how living this way saved a man who once said Pastor Mike can't be in ministry because of cerebral palsy. Grace changes everyone.